Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Ung.-Sternb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Atti Congr. Int. Bot. Firenze 1874: 332 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721596
Common Names
- Ritter's Heterostachys
- Heterostachys ritteriana
- Ritter's Screwpine
Description
Heterostachys ritteriana (also called Chupa-chupa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and savannas, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heterostachys ritteriana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterostachys ritteriana is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heterostachys ritteriana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Heterostachys ritteriana
Heterostachys ritteriana is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Heterostachys ritteriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterostachys ritteriana?
Heterostachys ritteriana
What is the common name of Heterostachys ritteriana?
Ritter's Heterostachys
What is the family of Heterostachys ritteriana?
Malpighiaceae
Species in the Heterostachys genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,